A printed dress shirt, in a unique pattern like this one, makes a statement. It says that, yes, you understand what “appropriate attire“ means, but in a world of schlubby, dreary suits and ties, why would you ever settle for simply looking appropriate?

If you’re going to sport a striped shirt with a striped tie, think about balance. One of the stripe patterns should be wide (in this case, it’s the shirt’s), while the other should be narrow. And either the shirt or the tie should be neutral—they both don’t need to be vibrantly colored.